US Bridges

County Road 5 over Yellow Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.24 MI N of SR 613 · Structure no. 6934595

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,527
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Yellow Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 5 over Yellow Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,507 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.24 MI N of SR 613
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09157, -83.95767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2015)
Projected traffic3,507 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.